Reporting to the Labatt Family Heart Centre Research Manager, the Clinical Research Project Assistant works closely with the Heart Centre Principal Investigators (PI) to assist in the coordination of clinical research studies, with a specific focus on cardiovascular surgery. This includes coordinating patient recruitment and data collection, preparing consents and paperwork required by the Research Ethics Board (REB), and overall study administration of both prospective and retrospective research studies. This role will also include some basic clinical research related tasks in the wet lab.
Here's what you'll get to do
Clinical Research Project Assistant Regulatory and Study Related Work (approx. 23 hours/week)
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Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and trainees in the preparation of new protocols for REB submission
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Assist in design of case-report forms and/or questionnaires
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Keep abreast of regulations and policies governing clinical research
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Submit study applications to REB (including new studies, amendments, renewals/closures) as well as associated REB required documents (Eg Consent forms, logs, protocols, etc.)
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Assist PIs and Trainees in the facilitation of amendments to study protocols
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Encourage and foster collaborative relationships with the healthcare team at SickKids, other participating centres and government and community agencies
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Assist with database design
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Perform/assist with data entry and analysis including planning
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Attend relevant departmental meetings or rounds to increase knowledge and understanding
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Develop and monitor timelines for study
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In collaboration with PI, recruit participants into studies
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Perform patient interviews and assessments as required by study protocols
Clinical Research Project Assistant Wet Lab Related Work (approximately 12 hours/week)
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Set up prior to experiments
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Provide assistance to fellows, students and researchers or working on one main project or several smaller projects
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Participate in experiments involving rodent and other animal models
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Data collection and entry into databases during the experiment
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Assist in developing, devising or improving existing methods, practices and procedures
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Communicate and maintain records of experimental data
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Assist and/or train students and other lab personnel
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Write abstracts and manuscripts for scientific publication
Here's what you'll need
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Bachelor of Science or Medical Sciences undergraduate degree
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Minimum 1-year-related clinical research experience with exposure to Research Ethics Board (REB) preferred
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Previous lab experience preferred
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Self-motivated and proactive with an ability to organize and prioritize workflow
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Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team
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Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills
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A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.
Here's what you'll love
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This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
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This position is eligible to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). You can learn more about HOOPP's plan features by reviewing The HOOPP Handbook.
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A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
Employment type: Temporary full time- 1.00FTE
